39. And behold, a spirit takes hold of him, and he suddenly cries out, and it throws him down and convulses him, so that he foams. And though it tears him apart, it leaves him only with difficulty.
40. And I asked your disciples to cast him out, and they were unable."
41. And in response, Jesus said: "O unfaithful and perverse generation! How long will I be with you and endure you? Bring your son here."
42. And as he was approaching him, the demon threw him down and convulsed him.
43. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and he healed the boy, and he restored him to his father.
44. And all were astonished at the greatness of God. And as everyone was wondering over all that he was doing, he said to his disciples: "You must set these words in your hearts. For it shall be that the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men."
45. But they did not understood this word, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to question him about this word.
46. Now an idea entered into them, as to which of them was greater.
47. But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.
48. And he said to them: "Whoever will receive this child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him who sent me. For whoever is the lesser among you all, the same is greater."
49. And responding, John said: "Teacher, we saw a certain one casting out demons in your name. And we prohibited him, for he does not follow with us."
50. And Jesus said to him: "Do not prohibit him. For whoever is not against you, is for you."
51. Now it happened that, while the days of his dissipation were being completed, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.